Comments on: Razzball Mailbag – How Does My Team Look? http://razzball.com/razzball-mailbag-how-does-my-team-look/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=razzball-mailbag-how-does-my-team-look Fantasy Baseball Advice Mon, 20 May 2013 04:02:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Joe http://razzball.com/razzball-mailbag-how-does-my-team-look/#comment-1252 Joe Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:19:43 +0000 http://razzball.com/razzball-mailbag-how-does-my-team-look/#comment-1252 Thanks very much for the response and the comments.

]]> By: Grey http://razzball.com/razzball-mailbag-how-does-my-team-look/#comment-1059 Grey Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:54:55 +0000 http://razzball.com/razzball-mailbag-how-does-my-team-look/#comment-1059 Your team’s solid, for sure. Not a huge fan of some of your starters — Arroyo and Lilly, in particular. Lilly can be decent and Arroyo might come out with an album this year, so I guess that’s something. The MR will definitely help your team. Your offense was so strong for a NL-Only, you had a chance to dominate your league with some pitching. I think you left it open for some of your competitors. But I have no idea what was out there pitching-wise after the keepers so I’d have to say your team looks top three with a chance for 1st. You’ll definitely should finish at the top offensively.

]]> By: Carl http://razzball.com/razzball-mailbag-how-does-my-team-look/#comment-1047 Carl Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:01:29 +0000 http://razzball.com/razzball-mailbag-how-does-my-team-look/#comment-1047 Grey,

Had my draft today, thanks for all your help before. Here is how it worked out…the first 5 were my keepers. It was a 9 team NL-only draft and I drafted in the last position.

1. (41) Ryan Howard 1B
2. (42) Matt Kemp OF
3. (43) James Loney 1B
4. (44) Prince Fielder 1B
5. (45) Rich Hill SP
6. (54) Corey Hart OF
7. (55) Rafael Furcal SS
8. (72) Edwin Encarnación 3B
9. (73) Rickie Weeks 2B
10. (90) Justin Upton OF
11. (91) Jason Isringhausen RP
12. (108) Ted Lilly SP
13. (109) Trevor Hoffman RP
14. (126) Bronson Arroyo SP
15. (127) Carlos Villanueva SP,RP
16. (144) Matt Diaz OF
17. (145) Edison Vólquez SP
18. (162) Eugenio Velez 2B
19. (163) Jay Bruce OF
20. (180) Freddy Sánchez 2B
21. (181) David Riske RP
22. (198) Yadier Molina C
23. (199) Johnny Estrada C
24. (216) Aaron Heilman RP
25. (217) Ray Durham 2B
26. (234) Dave Bush SP
27. (235) Ryan Dempster RP
28. (252) Ryan Franklin RP
29. (253) Russ Springer RP
30. (270) Paul McAnulty OF

I was pissed Heath Bell was taken from me 1 round earlier, cuz I’m scared Hoffman will implode this year. But I went after offense and he was the only closer left at the time (everyone acted like he was covered in shit and wouldn’t go near him…so I put on the biosuit and hosed him off). Let me know what you think, players you like/don’t like. I think steals for me were Villanueva, Sanchez, Volquez and Velez. I also drafted my catchers late and wanted ones that wouldn’t hurt me and I think I did pretty well there considering I drafted them last before the bench players went. If there is a weakness, I think I may have too many players with upside. I need them to breakout this year, other that than it seems pretty balanced. Thanks.

]]> By: Grey http://razzball.com/razzball-mailbag-how-does-my-team-look/#comment-1045 Grey Sun, 30 Mar 2008 23:51:46 +0000 http://razzball.com/razzball-mailbag-how-does-my-team-look/#comment-1045 Yeah, grab Ethier.

]]> By: Steve http://razzball.com/razzball-mailbag-how-does-my-team-look/#comment-1042 Steve Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:35:09 +0000 http://razzball.com/razzball-mailbag-how-does-my-team-look/#comment-1042 According to Rotoworld, Pierre is going to start the season on the bench – does that make Ethier the man to grab now?

]]> By: Rudy Gamble http://razzball.com/razzball-mailbag-how-does-my-team-look/#comment-1037 Rudy Gamble Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:29:16 +0000 http://razzball.com/razzball-mailbag-how-does-my-team-look/#comment-1037 J. Rollie -
Sounds like a solid team you’ve got there. Grey loves Carlos Ruiz. I don’t like him all that much but I’d take him over Varitek (playing on fumes) and Townes (rookie, best asset is SB which you don’t need). If Chris Snyder on AZ is available, I’d grab him over these three clowns.

I think Berkman is more valuable than Upton. Most are drafting Upton in late 2nd round and Berkman in early/mid 3rd round. Upton’s true value is closer to 5th round but everyone’s paying for his best case scenario (i think he’s 20/20, people are paying for 30/30 or 20/40)

Only think that worries me about Berkman is his fragility (http://disabledlist.blogspot.com/2008/02/annual-berkman-oblique-strain.html) but I think he will perform better than Upton in all categories except SB. You’ve already got Kinsler at 2B and could use a third 30/100 guy to complement A-Rod and Pronk.

If you can make the trade and not hate yourself in the, say, 30% case that either Berkman loses 40+ on the DL and/or Upton has a huge year, then go for it.

Steve -
Didn’t realize you were from NZ. Nice. I would grab McLouth out of all those guys. Have him on two teams. People are saying 20/20. I’m thinking 10/30. With 80 runs, he’s a solid 4th/5th OF (depending on league depth). Aaron Hill should be a starter in all 12+ team leagues and many 10 team leagues. But I don’t like middle infielders on my bench – too limited (an OF could fill more spots).

]]> By: Steve http://razzball.com/razzball-mailbag-how-does-my-team-look/#comment-1036 Steve Sun, 30 Mar 2008 07:01:59 +0000 http://razzball.com/razzball-mailbag-how-does-my-team-look/#comment-1036 Ireland? That’s practically next door to you guys! Fantasy baseball is alive and well in New Zealand – at least in my house! And it’s definitely better than fantasy rugby… (very impressed that you referenced cricket, though).
Off topic a bit, but after his spot start tomorrow, I will dump Elijah Dukes and will have a free spot on my roster. Since I can’t find anopther MR worth a damn, who do you guys like out of the following hitters: Keppinger, McLouth, Aaron Hill, Felix Pie and Andre Ethier. Also, Grey – are you still high on the idea of taking Spilborghs to plug in when Hawpe sits (I have Hawpe)? I can post the rest of my roster if it helps. My pitching is relivers-only and pretty sorted so I’m keeping an eye out for hitting upside…

]]> By: J. Rollie http://razzball.com/razzball-mailbag-how-does-my-team-look/#comment-1035 J. Rollie Sun, 30 Mar 2008 01:23:33 +0000 http://razzball.com/razzball-mailbag-how-does-my-team-look/#comment-1035 Hey there…..love the site and took Rios, BJ Upton, Haffner, Abreau, Kinsler, Pehralta, Victorino, Bourne, Maine, Harang….also got A-Rod, Weeks, JUpton, Fcordero, CCordero, Cain…a few others based on your recommendations.

Questions: I waited until 17th round out of 18 to take Ruiz at catcher, but took Varitek instead….out of those 2 plus Townes…who should I keep?

Also – Do you like a trade….Lance Berkman for BJ Upton with my squad? Thanks – JRollie

]]> By: Grey http://razzball.com/razzball-mailbag-how-does-my-team-look/#comment-1031 Grey Sat, 29 Mar 2008 23:21:13 +0000 http://razzball.com/razzball-mailbag-how-does-my-team-look/#comment-1031 I agree with Rudy on the trade, but I think there is someone you can offer — B. Roberts, and I would do it quickfast. I don’t think you’re going to get a third rounder or better for him (but that doesn’t matter). You just need someone who can help your team. See if you can get a starter in the top tier — Hamels, Harang, Harens (hey, alphabetical order!). If you can’t get top tier, go Maine, Shields or Cain (in that order).

Good luck!

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